Østensjø Kanvas kindergarten offers a learning environment where the children experience joy, interaction and learning through play. The nursery emphasizes active participation from the children in everyday life, and has a separate program for the oldest children that includes an outdoor group before the start of school. The location near Skøyenparken and Østensjøvannet provides good opportunities for trips and outdoor activities.
The nursery focuses on a healthy and nutritious diet, and involves the children in cooking. The staff consists of 50% kindergarten teachers with varied experience and specialisations, which contributes to a competent and committed staff. Østensjø Kanvas kindergarten is associated with Kanvas, Norway's largest non-profit kindergarten foundation, which runs 66 kindergartens and aims to improve children's growing up conditions. At Kanvas, there is a strong focus on equality, diversity and tolerance, as well as continuous professional development for the employees.